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5 ways AI is doing good in the world right now
WEF Sean Fleming Jul 14, 2021 In the wake of the pandemic, a growing number of businesses are speeding up plans to adopt AI and automation,...
These are the 10 most expensive small towns in America
Home prices in the most expensive small towns may be more costly than properties in America’s biggest cities, a study finds.
Wharton: The Opportunities and Dangers of Decentralizing Finance
Wharton Jun 10, 2021 Decentralized Finance — or DeFi — has experienced explosive growth in the past year. But in order for DeFi to fulfill its...
Bank of America says CBDCs could ‘Replace cash completely in the (distant) future’ in Research Note
Coindesk James Rubin Jul 11, 2021 The second largest U.S. bank said that the rise of CBDCs was "inevitable." Bank of America (BofA) called central bank...
UK Government: Next step in plans to govern use of digital identities revealed
UK government Aug 3, 2021 Plans reveal how data can be shared between organisations so they run smoother and users can access services more easily. The...
Here's why lump-sum investing is a better option than dollar-cost averaging
If you're debating between investing a large sum immediately or at set intervals, be aware that one strategy tends to outperform the other.
KPMG Report: Canada attracts record $4.8 billion in fintech investment in H1’21: how high can it go by year end?
KPMG Aug 12, 2021 Total fintech investment in Canada skyrocketed to $4.8 billion in the first half of the year, already surpassing the previous annual record,...
Upcoming Meeting: Retail Payments Advisory Committee
BoC Aug 11, 2021 The Interim Retail Payments Advisory Committee (RPAC) is a forum set up by the Bank of Canada to gather industry expertise about...
Hackers steal $600m in major cryptocurrency heist
BBC Aug 10, 2021 Hackers have stolen some $600m (£433m) in what appears to be one the largest cryptocurrency heists ever. Blockchain site Poly Network said...
Labor Department pumps $240 million into unemployment system to fight 'terrifying' fraud
The Labor Department is issuing grants to states to help beef up fraud measures, like identity verification and cybersecurity.
7 online networking tips for CEOs
MT Orianna Rosa Royle Aug 12, 2021 MT Asks: How do you find and maintain a network solely through a screen? Now that the government has...
How to improve LinkedIn job postings amid the tightest labor market in history
With businesses battling one of the tightest labor markets in recent memory, a creative approach on LinkedIn could help them stand out and attract job seekers.
How open-source software shapes AI policy
Brookings Alex Engler Aug 10, 2021 Open-source software quietly affects nearly every issue in AI policy, but it is largely absent from discussions around AI policy—policymakers...
Retail Payments Advisory Committee
BoC Aug 11, 2021 The Interim Retail Payments Advisory Committee (RPAC) is a forum set up by the Bank of Canada to gather industry expertise about...